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New York City is the world’s greatest city for a variety of different reasons. It is massive and the landscape is amazing with the buildings and architecture. Now, the new waterfront that is opening up is only adding another beautiful landmark in the worlds most iconic city. The industrial past within the city is there …

This past week New York City Council passed legislation that will restrict ride share drivers such as Uber and Lyft that are allowed on the streets. The legislation will limit the number of FHVs (For Hire Vehicles) as the city studies their impact on traffic and transit. For one year there will be no new …

In New York City right now there are several good options for sale at less than $400,000. There is a duplex studio in the Upper West Side that is asking $399,000 plus $1097 in monthly fees. There are also studios available in Rego Park and East Village that are going for $388,000 and $385,000 respectively. …

Planet Partners has just finished constructing some of the most beautiful condos in Long Island that were based off of designs featured in Buenos Aires. They are now on the market and selling for $56,000 each. There are 86 apartments within the building, and there are also some condos that are going for up to …

Beer bars often pride themselves on their ambition, but a new one in Harlem is standing out among all the rest. All three owners came from colleges that are historically black, and those universities have helped promote their business, and in return Harlem Hops offers college scholarships. The bar is also mindful of giving opportunities …

New York is full of cheap but delicious and interesting fare for the adventurous eater on a budget. Sami’s Kebab House, with its delicious, flame-grilled kebabs, delicious bread and pilaf and affordable two-course dinner is a perfect example. Meanwhile, Trini offers Trinidadian cuisine such as a corned beef coconut bake for breakfast and a variety …

The boom in Chinese food restaurants throughout East Village is maintaining its stride, giving both residents and tourists quite a vast amount of options to choose from. Han Dynasty, for instance, is an eatery that was imported from Philadelphia, and it offers exquisite dishes such as lamb for only $25 a portion. The restaurant has …

Since 2015, a diverse array of Chinese restaurants featuring unique and special fare from across the Chinese-speaking world have sprung up in the East Village area. Unlike trendy “Asian Fusion” restaurants, these newer places tend to focus on specific regional cuisines that are not found on the menu of more broadly-focused Chinese restaurants. As China …

Have you ever wondered what happened to architectural landmarks during this time several years ago? The history that is incorporated into the design of many buildings serves as a piece of rich culture when it comes to our country’s history. In 1893, 125 years ago to be exact, there was what is known is the …

Scheduled to arrive this month, dockless bikes will soon be soon all over the streets of New York City. So what is a dockless bike and how does it work? Bike riders will use an app to find an available bike nearby and will be given a code to unlock it. Once they are finished …

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